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The Lost War

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by Justin Lee Anderson
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Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy debut was voted best self-published fantasy book of the year* and begins a tale of magic, mayhem, and a ragtag group of adventurers who just might be the key to saving their kingdom.
"Excellent – full of great characters, tense action scenes and truly surprising twists. A highly recommended read." – James Islington
The war is over, but peace can be hell.
Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees. 
In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named King's Envoy. And his latest task is to restore an exiled foreign queen to her throne.  
The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. But they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust could destroy everything they are working for. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom—before war returns to the realms again.
​"Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure is sure to please fans of David Gemmell." – Anthony Ryan 
"Exquisite." – Gareth Hanrahan
"Strikingly intense . . . . Immersive and thoroughly compelling." – SFX
For more from Justin Lee Anderson, check out:
The Eidyn Saga
The Lost War
The Bitter Crown
*Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Eidyn Saga

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 13, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780316454179

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780316454179
      • File size: 5190 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 6, 2023
      Anderson (Carpet Diem) effectively uses the perennial fantasy trope of a group of disparate characters on a vital mission in the gripping epic that launches his Eidyn Saga series. The kingdom of Eidyn has just survived a brutal conflict, but instead of enjoying peace, its monarch, King Janaeus, faces tense domestic challenges: a virulent plague may have mutated; demons who were summoned by Janaeus’s imprisoned adversary, Mynygogg, remain at large; and violent scavengers known as Reivers pose a threat to unarmed civilians. In the midst of this turmoil, the monarch tasks Aranok, a magician serving as his envoy, to rescue Taneitheia, the deposed queen of nearby Gaulle, from a revolt, hoping that she will ally herself with Eidyn. Aranok assembles a motley crew for the mission, including a soldier, a naval captain, a White Thorn warrior, a priest, and a blacksmith—but as their expedition grows increasingly dangerous, he wonders who among them he can trust. Anderson’s talent at crafting memorable characters will whet appetites for the sequel. Raymond Feist fans will be especially enthralled.

    • Booklist

      April 15, 2023
      A war is a useful device for a novel because the conflict is already built in. But a lot of society's hard work happens after the battles are won. In Anderson's debut, Eidyn is overrun with plague, raiders, and the undead. Aranok, envoy to the king and one of the rare magic users in the country, has an impossible task: to save the deposed queen of a nearby kingdom as part of the recovery effort. As he and his band of warriors, wounded in spirit if not in body, fight their way across the land, a greater conspiracy unfolds before them. The war may be over, but the fight continues, and not everyone will survive. The Lost War is full of exciting action, but the interpersonal relationships of the party are even more compelling. Samily, a holy warrior who clashes with her less-religious teammates, is a special standout. This tightly plotted magical odyssey, which was originally self-published, will be a hit with fans of grimdark fantasy like Joe Abercrombie's Half a War (2015) or Nicholas Eames' Kings of the Wyld (2017).

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